Hospice
Hospices across NZ facing funding and staff shortages
Most people will know someone, or know of someone who've utilised the services of a hospice in New Zealand.But this valued and cherished, free service is under threat. Hospice NZ Acting Chief… Audio
New study looks at machine learning and palliative care
Margaret explains how the data could have application for mobile apps and wearable technology rather than constant phone calls or visits from health workers. Audio
Enhancing end of life care for Māori
How can end of life and bereavement care for Māori be improved? Wellington's Mary Potter Hospice has just held a symposium - Whetū i te Rangi - on the subject, the first of its kind. Vanessa Eldridge… Audio
Jodi Picoult's new novel the 'perfect pandemic book'
Jodi Picoult admits she was initially terrified about publishing her new novel, The Book of Two Ways, during a pandemic. But this book - her 27th - has rejigged itself in her mind to become what she… Audio
Funeral directors want flexibility for families
Now that we've moved from level four to level three, up to 10 people are allowed to gather for a private service for their loved ones. Funeral Directors say it has been heartbreaking for the whanau of… Audio
Resthomes not equipped to care for end of life patients, research shows
Increased pressure on hospitals and hospices around the country is leading to more end of life patients being sent to aged care rest homes for their final months. Researchers at Otago University have… Audio
Junk dumped at hospice
People are dumping junk on the doorsteps of charity shops in Whangarei. We talk to Karen Sandoy of the North Haven Hospice. Audio
The communication skills of health professionals
Palliative care medical specialist, Anne O'Callaghan on improving communication between health professionals and terminally ill patients and their families. Her recently completed PhD looked in part… Audio
Let's talk about death
It's one of the only certainties life but one of the least discussed subjects when it comes to talking about how you want it do it.... dying. But a group in Australia is aiming to change the culture… Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 15 March 2015
How a ceramic garden is providing comfort to the whanau of Mercy Hospice in Auckland. Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 26 October 2014
Exploring end-of-life care for Māori patients and their whānau. Audio
Spectrum for 22 July 2012
Specialist palliative care nurse Joan Doyle sees her work as walking alongside her terminally ill patients, helping them to live their lives to the full. They live at home and can call on Lower Hutt's… Audio
Feature Guest - Richard Egan
Richard is based at the Dunedin School of Medicine and has done an extensive study (for his PhD) in NZ hospices of the spiritual needs of the dying. Audio
He Rourou for 1 October 2010
Ana Tapiata talks to Puhiwahine Tibble about how the Mary Potter hospice service incorporates Maori cultural values into its practises. Audio